Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 8:21 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 765-0524 to confirm.
Location & directions
Located in The Blackstone Hotel, 638 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
About Mercat A La Planxa
Located at Located in The Blackstone Hotel, 638 S Michigan Ave in Chicago, Illinois, Mercat A La Planxa is a Spanish restaurant. It's part of our guide to 5,398 restaurants, cafes and bars in Chicago. It sits in the upscale price range ($50–100 per person).
Mercat A La Planxa is open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. It opens early (7:00 AM) on Sunday.
The menu we have on file lists 30 items across 9 sections, including TAPAS CARNES, TAPAS PESCADO, TAPAS VERDURA, CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE, and SALADS. Listed prices range from $8.00 to $82.00, with a typical item around $18.00. Dishes worth a look include BACON-WRAPPED DATES, GAMBAS AL AJILLO, and OLIVES.
You can visit for on-site services, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as romantic, trendy, and upmarket, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid multi-storey car park and paid parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (312) 765-0524 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Spanish Restaurant · French
- Address
- Located in The Blackstone Hotel, 638 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
- Phone
- (312) 765-0524
- Price range
- $50–100 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 30 items · $8.00–$82.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Spanish restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Mercat A La Planxa’s weekday schedule with 6 other Spanish restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:15 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 48.5 hours a week, 6 hours fewer than the local median of 55. 100% of Spanish restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Mercat A La Planxa is one of them.
Compared with 6 other Spanish restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Spanish restaurants across the US
Based on 45 menus with 2,758 priced items from Spanish restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.95 and $18.95.
At Mercat A La Planxa the median listed price is $18.00, higher than the typical $12.00 for Spanish restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Patatas Bravas | 27% | $11.75 |
| Gambas al Ajillo | 24% | $15.99 |
| Paella Valenciana | 18% | $27.95 |
| Pan con Tomate | 18% | $8.25 |
| Flan | 13% | $7.25 |
| Tostones | 13% | $3.75 |
| Churros | 13% | $11.00 |
| Crema Catalana | 13% | $7.00 |
Calculated from 45 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Mercat A La Planxa there are 120 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 434 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (79), Sandwiches & Delis (52), Bakeries & Desserts (44), and Bars & Pubs (37).
57 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeMarket By The Blackstone< 0.1 mi
- Bars & Pubs720 South Bar & Grill< 0.1 mi
- ChineseLao Sze Chuan< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsHarold's Chicken Shack< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisTilly Bagel Shop< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Spanish restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Mercat A La Planxa's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Mercat A La Planxa open on Sunday?
Yes, Mercat A La Planxa is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Mercat A La Planxa located?
Mercat A La Planxa is located at Located in The Blackstone Hotel, 638 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605.
What is the phone number of Mercat A La Planxa?
You can call Mercat A La Planxa at (312) 765-0524.
Does Mercat A La Planxa offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Mercat A La Planxa offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: on-site services, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Mercat A La Planxa?
The typical price range at Mercat A La Planxa is $50–100 per person. Menu prices range from $8.00 to $82.00.
Does Mercat A La Planxa take reservations?
Yes, Mercat A La Planxa accepts reservations.
Is Mercat A La Planxa wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Mercat A La Planxa open late?
Yes – Mercat A La Planxa is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Mercat A La Planxa?
There are 434 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Mercat A La Planxa. Nearby options include Market By The Blackstone (< 0.1 mi), 720 South Bar & Grill (< 0.1 mi), and Lao Sze Chuan (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Spanish restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 45 menus with 2,758 priced items from Spanish restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.95 and $18.95.
